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Garda Peter

Hi as the thread title suggests.....almost everything will be answered if possible...

Agent Smith

What perks do you guys get?

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime

1) if a case went to court for say a traffic offensive where there was no evidence such as camera etc.

if it was 50/50 i.e one opinion vs another, who would the judge side with ?


2) most gardai are great with myself, never real problems with the lads,

but why are there a small amount of guards that are just w*nkers that feel a need to prove themselves ?

3) why do parking wardens send out letters for fines as garda letters ?

received one myself for parking on a path.... i was parked out of everyone's way (against a wall and still loads of room to fit a bus on the path never mind people with prams etc.) and there absolutely nowhere else to park ! even the garage was full..... reason for needing the car so close rather than up the road is im deliver food for the take away, and crossing the road takes long enough, never mind walking up the road just to get the car !

cheers !

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime

Agent Smith wrote: »

What perks do you guys get?

even i can give one,

50% off everything dominos related !

Garda Peter

Agent Smith wrote: »

What perks do you guys get?

We get a fair days pay for a fair days work

Garda Peter

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

1) if a case went to court for say a traffic offensive where there was no evidence such as camera etc.

if it was 50/50 i.e one opinion vs another, who would the judge side with ?


2) most gardai are great with myself, never real problems with the lads,

but why are there a small amount of guards that are just w*nkers that feel a need to prove themselves ?

3) why do parking wardens send out letters for fines as garda letters ?

received one myself for parking on a path.... i was parked out of everyone's way (against a wall and still loads of room to fit a bus on the path never mind people with prams etc.) and there absolutely nowhere else to park ! even the garage was full..... reason for needing the car so close rather than up the road is im deliver food for the take away, and crossing the road takes long enough, never mind walking up the road just to get the car !

cheers !

1. You would need to ask a judge

2. That is your perception, not mine

3. Park correctly and you won't receive any letters

Skuxx

Garda Peter wrote: »

1. You would need to ask a judge

2. That is your perception, not mine

3. Park correctly and you won't receive any letters

What was the point of coming on here and saying you'll answer any question and then give out ****ty smart answers like that....

Garda Peter

alan1990 wrote: »

Garda Peter wrote: »

1. You would need to ask a judge

2. That is your perception, not mine

3. Park correctly and you won't receive any letters

What was the point of coming on here and saying you'll answer any question and then give out ****ty smart answers like that....

Where did I say I would answer any question ?

hattoncracker

The limerick Garda who left and then wrote the article about how tough things are for you guys, is the article an accurate representation of the facts?

Are things really that bad for you guys at the moment?

And does it dishearten you when you catch someone robbing or doing something really bad, And they get a suspended sentenceor something ridiculously lenient?

Oranage2

What type of arrest quotas do Gardai have?

Also say for example the traffic corp, if they're down there few traffic violations qouta for the month do they make things up or give out very soft traffic offenses?

Garda Peter

hattoncracker wrote: »

The limerick Garda who left and then wrote the article about how tough things are for you guys, is the article an accurate representation of the facts?

Are things really that bad for you guys at the moment?

And does it dishearten you when you catch someone robbing or doing something really bad, And they get a suspended sentenceor something ridiculously lenient?

I don't think things are quite that bad. We must remember his background. The cuts are hurting though. Yes it is disheartening some of the sentences handed out

deelite

Are typists / back office staff in Stations Gardai - if not are those type of jobs advertised on public jobs?

Agent Smith

Garda Peter wrote: »

We get a fair days pay for a fair days work

Sorry, I mean no dis-respect!

What i ment was, In the past, Guards were able to get Discounted Insurance and the like. Anything like that?

OU812

How come no Garda has taken it upon themselves to arrest any bankers or TDs who so obviously broke several laws ?

Do you have a quota for parking/speeding tickets? & if so, do you get a bonus based on quantity?

How do we know you're a real Garda ?

Garda Peter

OU812 wrote: »

How come no Garda has taken it upon themselves to arrest any bankers or TDs who so obviously broke several laws ?

Do you have a quota for parking/speeding tickets? & if so, do you get a bonus based on quantity?

How do we know you're a real Garda ?

Can you point to the statute where you consider the law broken ? No there isn't a quota or bonus.

Hootanany

What Oath do you swear by.

breadmonster

Are most guards willing/trained to lie in court to get there prosecution?

Background: While driving I had the window wound down in slow moving traffic and I had my hand pressed against my head.
Garda though I was talking on a mobile phone while driving and stopped me and proceeded to give me to 5 minutes of abuse (wish I had recorded it) re using mobile phones while driving.
He even said I was too slow to stop because I was busy talking on the phone.
I objected and made I clear im going to court over it. I told the guard to write down the exact time when I was stopped. Court day arrived and I lost the case. I had phone my records making it clear I wasn’t talking on the phone at the time.
Funny thing is that my solicitor said just before the case was heard that if the guard really wants to win he'll say the phone was out in front of me as if im reading a text message.
The first thing the guard said in court - phone was clearly in front of me...

Now this is a small traffic issue, nothing major, but if a guard is willing to lie in front of a court over something so small it begs the question what else are they willing to lie about to win there case.

Oranage2

Agent Smith wrote: »

Sorry, I mean no dis-respect!

What i ment was, In the past, Guards were able to get Discounted Insurance and the like. Anything like that?

Flash the badge at certain night clubs and you'll get in for free, also there's Gyms that do Garda specials, Credit unions use to just hand out loans too if you had a badge.

Garda Peter wrote: »

Can you point to the statute where you consider the law broken ? No there isn't a quota or bonus.

Didnt I hear that traffic corp have a quota though of traffic violations they must hand out?

OU812

Fraud & theft are crimes are they not? And a person can be arrested on suspicion of a crime can they not?

You didn't answer my last question, I'm calling shennagins.

Mansized Wreath

1- Why do gardai assist in house evictions? 2- Shy aren't gardai trained in using public defibrillators?

Garda Peter

Hootanany wrote: »

What Oath do you swear by.

All Gardai swear by the oath of attestation

2rkehij30qtza5

What happens when the Garda Ombudsman finds against a Garda? Like that the Garda should have prosecuted a certain person who committed a crime but didn't so the victim didn't get any justice so to speak? Are the Gardaí obliged to revisit the case and go with the Garda Ombudsman's direction??

Oranage2

OU812 wrote: »

Fraud & theft are crimes are they not? And a person can be arrested on suspicion of a crime can they not?

You didn't answer my last question, I'm calling shennagins.

The guy actually knows little about the Gardai, more like Tesco security guard, I wouldnt waste our time people.

Hootanany

Garda Peter wrote: »

All Gardai swear by the oath of attestation

Is the Oath to protect the people at all times.

Garda Peter

breadmonster wrote: »

Are most guards willing/trained to lie in court to get there prosecution?

Background: While driving I had the window wound down in slow moving traffic and I had my hand pressed against my head.
Garda though I was talking on a mobile phone while driving and stopped me and proceeded to give me to 5 minutes of abuse (wish I had recorded it) re using mobile phones while driving.
He even said I was too slow to stop because I was busy talking on the phone.
I objected and made I clear im going to court over it. I told the guard to write down the exact time when I was stopped. Court day arrived and I lost the case. I had phone my records making it clear I wasn’t talking on the phone at the time.
Funny thing is that my solicitor said just before the case was heard that if the guard really wants to win he'll say the phone was out in front of me as if im reading a text message.
The first thing the guard said in court - phone was clearly in front of me...

Now this is a small traffic issue, nothing major, but if a guard is willing to lie in front of a court over something so small it begs the question what else are they willing to lie about to win there case.

No Gardai are not willing or trained to lie

Garda Peter

Hootanany wrote: »

Garda Peter wrote: »

All Gardai swear by the oath of attestation

Is the Oath to protect the people at all times.

I HEREBY SOLEMNLY AND SINCERELY DECLARE BEFORE GOD THAT_I WILL FAITHFULLY DISCHARGE THE DUTIES OF A MEMBER OF THE GARDA SIOCHANA WITH FAIRNESS, INTEGRITY, REGARD FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, DILIGENCE AND IMPARTIALITY, UPHOLDING THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAW AND ACCORDING EQUAL RESPECT TO ALL PEOPLE.

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime

Garda Peter wrote: »

I HEREBY SOLEMNLY AND SINCERELY DECLARE BEFORE GOD THAT_I WILL FAITHFULLY DISCHARGE THE DUTIES OF A MEMBER OF THE GARDA SIOCHANA WITH FAIRNESS, INTEGRITY, REGARD FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, DILIGENCE AND IMPARTIALITY, UPHOLDING THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAW AND ACCORDING EQUAL RESPECT TO ALL PEOPLE.

question.

how long did it take you to google that ?

Garda Peter

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

Garda Peter wrote: »

I HEREBY SOLEMNLY AND SINCERELY DECLARE BEFORE GOD THAT_I WILL FAITHFULLY DISCHARGE THE DUTIES OF A MEMBER OF THE GARDA SIOCHANA WITH FAIRNESS, INTEGRITY, REGARD FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, DILIGENCE AND IMPARTIALITY, UPHOLDING THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAW AND ACCORDING EQUAL RESPECT TO ALL PEOPLE.

question.

how long did it take you to google that ?

About 30 secs. Easier to cut and paste

Here is the link

http://www.garda.ie/DocumenUser/declarationva

cw67irl

What is your own opinion of the Garda Reserve, and the general opinion of them, Pro/Anti??

Garda Peter

cw67irl wrote: »

What is your own opinion of the Garda Reserve, and the general opinion of them, Pro/Anti??

Pro

gozunda

I will take it that you are genuine and fair play for putting yourself out there - Unfortunately you are likely to get hit with the usual angst and attitude.

My question is - can you be done for speeding where a Garda is using a hand held camera only and does not stop the offending motorist?

There seems to be some urban legends out there about this - can you clarify?

Thanks

Garda Peter

gozunda wrote: »

I will take it that you are genuine and fair play for putting yourself out there - Unfortunately you are likely to get hit with the usual angst and attitude.

My question is - can you be done for speeding where a Garda is using a hand held camera only and does not stop the offending motorist?

There seems to be some urban legends out there about this - can you clarify?

Thanks

Yes you can if you are breaking the speed limit

gozunda

Garda Peter wrote: »

gozunda wrote: »

I will take it that you are genuine and fair play for putting yourself out there - Unfortunately you are likely to get hit with the usual angst and attitude.

My question is - can you be done for speeding where a Garda is using a hand held camera only and does not stop the offending motorist?

There seems to be some urban legends out there about this - can you clarify?

Thanks

Yes you can if you are breaking the speed limit

Is there not an issue that the Garda must stop the motorist if the offence is recorded using a handheld as opposed to a tripod mounted speed camera?

Garda Peter

gozunda wrote: »

Garda Peter wrote: »

gozunda wrote: »

I will take it that you are genuine and fair play for putting yourself out there - Unfortunately you are likely to get hit with the usual angst and attitude.

My question is - can you be done for speeding where a Garda is using a hand held camera only and does not stop the offending motorist?

There seems to be some urban legends out there about this - can you clarify?

Thanks

Yes you can if you are breaking the speed limit

Is there not an issue that the Garda must stop the motorist if the offence is recorded using a handheld as opposed to a tripod mounted speed camera?

The issue is with older models that don't hold the data. In that case the speeding motorist would need to be stopped.

Hootanany

If I am travelling in 80km road and want to overtake a line of slow moving cars or tractors will I get done for speeding if I overtake them.

mattjack

Do you think all Gardai should be routinely armed nowadays ?

fair play for putting yourself out front.

gozunda

Is there not an issue that the Garda must stop the motorist if the offence is recorded using a handheld as opposed to a tripod mounted speed camera?[/Quote]
The issue is with older models that don't hold the data. In that case the speeding motorist would need to be stopped.[/Quote]


Ok so do the Gardai have the new style handheld in active use?

Thanks for the clarification.

Garda Peter

Hootanany wrote: »

If I am travelling in 80km road and want to overtake a line of slow moving cars or tractors will I get done for speeding if I overtake them.

No. Not if you do so with reasonable regard

Garda Peter

mattjack wrote: »

Do you think all Gardai should be routinely armed nowadays ?

fair play for putting yourself out front.

Personally I would say no

mattjack

Garda Peter wrote: »

Personally I would say no

Thanks.

Turner

Thread locked pending mod review.

Turner

Following an investigation it was found that Garda Peter is a re reg'd troll user and is currently site banned.

He is not a member of An Garda Siochana so dont listen to his gibberish

Obviously he is now banned from ES too.

Thank you.